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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.26, 4,545.92 and 1,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.26, 4,545.92 and 1,552.28 is: 2,324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.26 : 4,545.92 = 1,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.26/4,545.92 = 1,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.26x = 4,545.92 × 1,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.26x = 7,056,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056,540.70/3,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.09

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